Snorkeling in Antarctica? Yes, Seriously.

THIS JUST IN: Aurora Expeditions Becomes First Operator to Offer Snorkeling in Antarctica.

Expedition cruise and adventure company Aurora Expeditions has just announced that they will be offering passengers the chance to snorkel in Antarctica, becoming the first tour operator to offer guests the opportunity to explore the icy waters alongside penguins, seals and whales.

Passengers who take part will enjoy the opportunity to snorkel daily (weather dependant) in sheltered bays, off shore islands and secluded ship wrecks which make for spectacular wildlife viewing. Polar Snorkeling Cost: US$975pp

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Aurora Expeditions have a selection of voyages that include Polar Snorkeling in February 2014 and 2015:

Ellen Barone has been creating words and images for travel and tourism since 1998. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".